Welcome to the Discovery & Exploration Community!

Whether you are unsure of your interests, undecided on which of your interests to pursue, or uncertain of what opportunities are out there, the Discovery and Exploration Community is for you!

Within this community you can access resources to guide you in exploring careers and interests, designing your Duke experience to make it unique to your needs, and in making decisions. Throughout your exploring, remember that as you grow and engage in different experiences, you learn about yourself! No worries if you don’t have it all figured out right now (you don’t have to) or if you notice your interests shifting, you have support and resources available to you!

Join this community by personalizing your Hub and setting alerts to discover resources, career advice, job/internship opportunities, and events that will help you connect your interests and skills to roles of interest!

Be curious, explore, and design your Duke!

Discovery & Exploration Community Managers

Alicia Rhodes (she/her). Assistant Director, Career Services
Sh'Maughn Wright (he/him/his). Career Specialist

Employer Spotlight: Thinking Maps

Summer Internships Available in Cary, North Carolina!

Apply on Handshake for summer internships in:

These roles offer flexible schedules (approximately 5- 10 hours per week or more depending on the individual) and will provide you the opportunity to gain hands-on …

By Leigh Ann Muth-Waring (she/hers)
Leigh Ann Muth-Waring (she/hers) Assistant Director, Employer Relations
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Unlock Your Career Potential with the Career Center’s Resume Guide

Landing an interview often starts with one simple step: a great resume. But whether you’re writing your first resume, updating an old version, or tailoring it for a specific job or industry, knowing where to begin can feel overwhelming. That’s …

By Alicia Rhodes (she/her)
Alicia Rhodes (she/her) Assistant Director, Career Services
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The Role of Self-Awareness in Success

As the semester kicks off, do not forget to take time to engage in self-discovery. Explore your interests, take time to connect with faculty, staff, and peers, and engage in new things. This sounds simple enough, but intentional self-discovery is …

By Alicia Rhodes (she/her)
Alicia Rhodes (she/her) Assistant Director, Career Services
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Tips for First Generation College Students

Navigating College as a First Gen

Being a First Gen college student can be very overwhelming. It can be difficult navigating a new experience where you are forced to adjust. Many times, First Gens do not feel well quipped or …

By Sh'Maughn Wright, He/Him/His
Sh'Maughn Wright, He/Him/His Career Specialist
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Employer Spotlight: City of Raleigh, NC

The City of Raleigh is excited to offer a 12-week paid internship program designed to provide meaningful, hands-on experience for graduate and undergraduates students.

Examples of available internships include:

Email PlanningandDevelopmentLearning@raleighnc.gov with questions!

By Leigh Ann Muth-Waring (she/hers)
Leigh Ann Muth-Waring (she/hers) Assistant Director, Employer Relations
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Duke Career Center Resources to get you started

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